| Barkana Falls | |
|---|---|
Barkana Falls as seen from Agumbe Sunset point | |
| Location | Agumbe, Shimoga District, Karnataka |
| Type | Tiered |
| Total height | 259 metres (850 ft) |
| Watercourse | Seetha River |
| World height ranking | 353 |
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The Barkana Falls, formed by Seetha River, is a waterfall located near Agumbe in Shimoga district of state of Karnataka, India and the water falls is among the ten highest waterfalls in India. This water fall region is filled with water only during rainy season.
The falls
Barkana Falls is located at a distance of 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from Agumbe and has a height of about 500 feet and the area is surrounded by a thick forest of Western Ghats.
See also
References
- ^ "Showing all Waterfalls in India". World Waterfalls Database. Archived from the original on 1 September 2009. Retrieved 23 February 2007.
- ^ "Astounding Agumbe". Deccan Herald. 9 July 2012. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
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